Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · October 26, 2022
Minutes
Final
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
10/26/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
The City of Santa Clara will be conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner
(in-person and virtual attendance). Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of
Santa Clara Resolution 22-9145, Commissioners may teleconference from remote locations. The
City continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or
o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment (available during the meeting)
The public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast
cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel
or Facebook page.
Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to
PlanningPublicComment@SantaClaraCA.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting;
(Comments received after 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be made part of the public
record but will not be read out loud during the meeting) and also before and during the meeting
via eComment. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the
email.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM WEBINAR: Please follow the guidelines below when
participating in a Zoom Webinar:
- The meeting will be recorded so you must choose 'continue' to accept and stay in the meeting.
- If there is an option to change the phone number to your name when you enter the meeting,
please do so as your name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to
speak.
- Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback.
- Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower
when finished speaking. Press *9 to raise your hand if you are calling in by phone only.
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meeting.
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6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Saleme to excuse Commissioner Biagiini and
Commissioner Herro from the meeting.
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Bouza, seconded by
Commissioner Bhatnagar, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.A
and 1.C
1.A Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2022 Special
Meeting
1.C Action to Approve a Use Permit to Allow On-Site Sale and Consumption of
Beer and Wine for an Existing Food-Service Establishment, Swaraj India,
at 1855 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95050 - continued from the
September 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
1.B Action on Use Permit to Allow an Outdoor Play Area for an Expanding
Pre-School Facility at 1041 and 1075 El Camino Real
A motion was made by Commissioner Saleme, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to approve staff recommendation with a
condition that the outdoor play area be free from dust, vibrations,
sound, or foreign materials that may be harmful to any person or
persons using the outdoor play area. Contractor to monitor the
conditions for compliance.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Action on a Development Area Plan (DAP) 1 Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map for the Related Santa Clara Project at 5155 Stars and
Stripes Drive
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A motion was made by Commissioner Saleme, seconded by
Commissioner Huang to approve staff recommendation
3. Study Session: Silicon Valley Power
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
3. City Council Actions
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Chair Cherukuru, seconded by
Commissioner Bouza to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. The next meeting is November
9, 2022 at 6 p.m.
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
The City of Santa Clara will be conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner
(in-person and virtual attendance). Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of
Santa Clara Resolution 22-9145, Commissioners may teleconference from remote locations. The
City continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or
o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833
• Via the City’s eComment (available during the meeting)
The public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast
cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel
or Facebook page.
Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to
PlanningPublicComment@SantaClaraCA.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting;
(Comments received after 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be made part of the public
record but will not be read out loud during the meeting) and also before and during the meeting
via eComment. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the
email.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM WEBINAR: Please follow the guidelines below when
participating in a Zoom Webinar:
- The meeting will be recorded so you must choose 'continue' to accept and stay in the meeting.
- If there is an option to change the phone number to your name when you enter the meeting,
please do so as your name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to
speak.
- Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback.
- Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower
when finished speaking. Press *9 to raise your hand if you are calling in by phone only.
- Identify yourself by name before speaking on an item.
- Unmute when called on to speak and mute when done speaking. If there is background noise
coming from a participant, they will be muted by the host. Press *6 if you are participating by
phone to unmute.
- If you no longer wish to stay in the meeting once your item has been heard, please exit the
meeting.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call
DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES
CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items may be enacted, approved or adopted, based upon the findings prepared and provided in
the written staff report, by one motion unless requested to be removed by anyone for discussion or explanation. If
any member of the Planning Commission, staff, the applicant or a member of the public wishes to comment on a
Consent Calendar item, or would like the item to be heard on the regular agenda, please notify Planning staff, or
request this action at the Planning Commission meeting when the Chair calls for these requests during the Consent
Calendar review. Items listed on the Consent Calendar with associated file numbers constitute Public Hearing
items.
1.A 22-1301 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2022
Special Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of the
September 21, 2022 Special Meeting
1.B 22-1255 Action on Use Permit to Allow an Outdoor Play Area for an
Expanding Pre-School Facility at 1041 and 1075 El Camino
Real
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Use Permit to allow
outdoor play area for an expanding pre-school facility
at 1041 and 1075 El Camino Real.
1.C 22-1264 Action to Approve a Use Permit to Allow On-Site Sale and
Consumption of Beer and Wine for an Existing Food-Service
Establishment, Swaraj India, at 1855 El Camino Real, Santa
Clara, 95050 - continued from the September 21, 2022 Planning
Commission meeting
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Use Permit to allow
the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine
(ABC License Type 41) for a 3200 square foot
food-service establishment, Swaraj India, located at
1855 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95050, subject
to conditions of approval
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Members of the public may briefly address the Commission on any item not on the agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Items listed above under Items for Council Action will be scheduled for Council review following the conclusion of
hearings and recommendations by the Planning Commission. Due to timing of notices for Council hearings and the
preparation of Council agenda reports, these items will not necessarily be heard on the date the minutes from this
meeting are forwarded to the Council. Please contact the Planning Division office for information on the schedule of
hearings for these items.
2. 22-686 Action on a Development Area Plan (DAP) 1 Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map for the Related Santa Clara Project at 5155
Stars and Stripes Drive
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution recommending the City Council to
approve the DAP I Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
Phase 1 for the Related development for the property
located at 5155 Stars and Stripes Drive.
3. 22-1067 Study Session: Silicon Valley Power
REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE:
1. Announcements/Other Items
2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS:
1. Planning Commission Budget Update
2. Upcoming Agenda Items
3. City Council Actions
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular scheduled meeting is on November 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other
provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any
quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day
following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal
challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person
wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to
raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or
prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the
interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name
will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect
"Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or
activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the
maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request,
provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for
qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision
impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and
activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to
enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are
public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative
format copy of the agenda or other written materials.
Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or
any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other
accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of
Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as
possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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